The fierce London rivals need at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in an early title showdown.

Chelsea sit top of the pile while Spurs are four points behind in fifth.

And Hamann reckons it’ll be those in blue celebrating this weekend.

He told the Paddy Power Blog: “It won’t be easy for Chelsea to get the win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Tottenham are not easy to beat.

“They’ve shown that by going unbeaten this season. But Spurs haven’t really got the same grit they showed last year, and while it may be tough, if Chelsea play anywhere near the level they have at they should have enough to pick up three points.

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“It shows they have character. But character only gets you so far. To be consistently successful you need substance.

“And Tottenham don’t have enough. If they manage to get in the top four this season that will be a huge achievement for them.”

Spurs fell to a 2-1 defeat to Monaco on Tuesday night - a result that ensured they couldn’t qualify for the Champions League knockout stage.

But Hamann expected it and said: “Tottenham’s result against Monaco wasn’t surprising.

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“Christian Eriksen has been really out of form and looks a shadow of his former self, and in that creative department they have looked poor”

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“To get knocked out of the Champions League is a big blow to them, but they didn’t strengthen their team in the summer and now their squad isn’t in competition with the top teams.

“Last year they punched way above their weight and what Mauricio Pochettino got out of that team is phenomenal.

“They needed to freshen things up and they need players to do that.

“Competition is key, it keeps everyone on their toes.

“They may have two or three good players behind their starting XI but that’s about it. If players get injured, there are no options to replace them.

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Christian Eriksen doesn't have much competition for his Tottenham place

“Christian Eriksen has been really out of form and looks a shadow of his former self, and in that creative department they have looked poor.

“Yet Eriksen will play because there is no one else there.

“There’s no one to challenge him for his spot, no one to push him.

“They brought Vincent Janssen in as a back-up for Harry Kane and he hasn’t set the world alight.

“Erik Lamela is injured and Deli Alli is a young kid so you can understand why he doesn’t have that consistency yet.